Deer Park Elementary Instructional Assistant II - Sp Ed Aide

Deer Park Elementary Instructional Assistant II - Sp Ed Aide

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Class

Description:

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II

Class Code: 7318

Job Title: INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT II-Special Education

Supervisory Responsibilities: Assigned Student(s)

Position Type: CLASSIFIED

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: SUPERVISING TEACHER & PRINCIPAL

Location: DEER PARK

Compensation: Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7318

Contracted Days: 181

Hours Per Day: 6.5

Required:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D and
• Associates Degree, OR
• Minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR
• Pass a state approved test
• Must be capable for working with students who may have physical, intellectual, emotional and/or behavioral exceptionalities.

Knowledge Of:

• Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites
• Documentation and record-keeping techniques
• Work cooperatively in a team environment
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities

Job Summary: Assist teachers in designated instructional, non-instructional, management and clerical tasks. The variety of activities will be determined by the needs of the students. Aides may conduct community-based instruction and classroom activities apart from the physical presence of the teacher with appropriate direction and supervision.

• Maintains confidentiality of records and all information concerning students and classroom activities according to District Policy; refers all questions to teacher or principal.
• Is punctual and prepared for immediate assumption of duties upon arrival at school, utilizes time appropriately and maintains good attendance to maintain continuity of instruction.
• Attends and completes appropriate professional development meetings.
• Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude toward the school, students, staff and community.
• Conducts classroom or community-based instruction as needed under the direction and supervision of the teacher.
• Assists with the administration of the classroom assessments, which will be scored by the teacher for use in instructional planning.
• Assists in adaptive physical education and other fine and gross motor activities as needed under teacher direction and supervision.
• Assists children with self-care activities as needed, i.e., feeding and toileting (diapering when necessary).
• Tutors, without direct supervision, both individually and with small groups of children.
• Assists in reviewing home and seat work activities.
• Assists children with oral and written communication, make‑up work, and hands‑on activities.
• Observes and records student behavior, assists in behavior management systems designed by the teacher to meet individual student needs; reinforces positive behavior of students.
• Participates in reading and story‑telling activities.
• Assists the teacher with helping each child develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically at his/her own rate.
• Carries out job duties with patience, kindness, professionalism and empathy with the end goal in mind.
• Collects and prepares materials and manages displays, teaching centers, and similar instructional activities.
• Records written materials for children who have visual or physical disabilities.
• Helps children solve personal conflicts with other children.
• Implements all safety measures and procedures when appropriate and assists students when necessary.
• Works with technology and modern office equipment.
• Assists in classroom organization and management.
• Assists students with appropriate bus behavior when assigned to ride a special education bus; assists on instructional field trips.
• Assists certified persons in implementing all policies and regulations governing student conduct for the classroom and related school activities.
• Acts in accordance with the by‑laws and policies as set forth by the Daviess County Board of Education, KRS and KAR, and applicable Federal laws and regulations.
• Administer health services to students as necessary, including, but not limited to, the administration of medication; the operation, maintenance, or…